Wet Wet Wet have cancelled their first gig in 30 years after singer Marti Pellow was taken ill.

The Scottish band had been due to perform in Cardiff this evening but have called off the show with just hours to spare.

The Love Is All Around hitmakers posted on their Facebook page this afternoon: "It is with massive regret that due to Marti being taken ill, tonight's performance at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff has been cancelled.

"This is the first show in our 30-year history that has been cancelled due to ill health, and unfortunately it will not be possible to reschedule this particular show.